What You Should Know Before Using Valuation Sites

Online home-valuation websites can give you a rough idea of your home’s worth, but there are better ways to find an accurate estimate.

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Before you even begin thinking about selling your house, it’s a great idea to know what it’s worth. Websites such as Zillow or Redfin provide estimates which can help give you a rough idea on pricing, but these valuations should never be taken as 100% accurate. Valuation websites use algorithms, which leave out important information such as:

• Upgrades: Algorithms do not take into account upgrades that have been made in the home, which may have added thousands in value.
• Location: If you’re off the beaten path in an area with few homes nearby, estimates may be much lower than what your home is actually worth.

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These valuations should never be taken as 100% accurate.

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What is the best solution? Get a custom valuation. My team and I specialize in home valuation and are more than happy to help you find an accurate price for your home. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, have any questions, or would like further information, feel free to contact us at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.

We Can Help Steer You Toward the Path to Selling Success

Sellers: If you’re getting a little overwhelmed with all the options you have when selling your home, allow me to give you some advice.

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If you’re looking to sell your home, you might be getting a little overwhelmed with all the options you have. Should you set a Make Me Move listing, a Zillow feature that is a way for homeowners to test the market and gauge potential interest without officially listing their home for sale? Should you list your home as For Sale By Owner (FSBO)? Should you sell to a discount broker? Should you work with a single agent, or a Realtor with a team, or a—

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If you’re looking to sell your home, you might be getting a little overwhelmed with all the options you have.

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Yes, there are many options to choose from. Luckily, my team has specialized in helping flustered sellers like you navigate these options. We always recommend that you reach out to a licensed agent to assist you in choosing the best course of action—each option could potentially work for you, depending on your selling situation. Speak to an agent to make sure that you’re making the right choice for you, your family, and your home. Remember, buying and selling a home are some of the biggest, if not the biggest, transactions people will undertake in their whole lives. If you are looking to sell in the Triangle area—or anywhere in the world—reach out to me and my team. We would love to help you make the right choice when it comes time to sell your home.

Should You Fix Up Your Home Before Selling It?

When should you fix your home up before putting it on the market and when are you better off just selling it as is? It depends on your situation.

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If you’re wondering whether you should fix your house up before you sell it or sell it as is, the answer depends on your situation. If your home looks great but still needs a little work, you should first find out if anything structural or mechanical isn’t working, such as the HVAC unit or the water heater. These items control the main functions of your home, so if they’re not working, you need to fix them because they will show up on an inspection. You should also fix any other item that’s not working for its intended purpose, because this will also show up on a home inspection, and buyers will request that it gets fixed.

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It might be better just to sell the home as is if there are simply too many repairs to make.

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When can you skip the repairs and sell your home as is? If you have an older home in an up-and-coming neighborhood, there’s a possibility that buyers will view it as a tear-down/build-up project because they’re only interested in its location, so it’s probably not worth it to fix it up in this case. Additionally, it might be better just to sell the home as is if there are simply too many repairs to make. As always, be sure to consult with a Realtor so you can decide how to best position your home for sale. If you have any other questions or you’re thinking of buying or selling a home soon in our Raleigh area market, don’t hesitate to give me a call. I’d be glad to help you.